Example sentences of "[noun sg] mean you [modal v] [verb] " in BNC.
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1 | ‘ I 'm sorry , ’ said David , ‘ but your throat condition means you could become seriously ill if you came into contact with the wrong sort of germs . |
2 | And the special pull-forward visor means you can increase the effectiveness of the hood over a greater area . |
3 | ‘ All that stuff about community meant you could leave the kids with your mum if you had something to do , and you would n't grass on Charlie if the police came looking for him , and you could borrow ten bob to keep you going to the end of the week . |
4 | If the race means you will miss a long run , replace your next hard day with the long run if your schedule will allow it . |
5 | Of course , buying a television means you will need a television licence as well . |
6 | Knowing your legal rights in advance means you can negotiate with a free hand . |
7 | This spray means you can take a look at what 's inside a letter without having to open it . |
8 | ‘ Success means you can spend more when you go shopping . |
9 | The planter means you can conceal the cooler with bright flowers throughout the seasons . |
10 | Well she copes because she had the same problem as me with her hands if she 's writing for long , her hands ache , so she can write a longer letter if she types , so I said I , I did n't really , I like a hand written letter best it seems more personal somehow , perhaps they do , having a typed letter means you can send a longer one , they all mean |
11 | Clairol 's new Free Curl Cordless Styling Brush ( £17.95 ) is the ideal speedy styler — it 's stay-cool , protective cover means you can store it safely in a drawer or bag , even immediately after use . |
12 | You will be buying at far less than it will be worth in 1996 or 1997 , when the inevitable upturn means you will see a big capital appreciation . ’ |
13 | Right : The Gazco Log Fire means you can enjoy watching flames flicker over the logs without all the hard work |